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Upcoming Expos

Your local electronics assembly and manufacturing trade show!

Local Expos and Tech Forums have become one of the great benefits of SMTA's local chapters. Attendees get valuable technical info, meet leading suppliers, and get a FREE lunch. Exhibitors get a great opportunity to connect with people in their region who want to know about their products and services.

SMTA International delivers value to you and your organization through our goal to bring our members and visitors together to focus, exchange ideas and share the newest technologies. Last year we welcomed over 1600 attendees from 21 different countries.

SIR (Surface Insulation Resistance) and ECM (Electro chemical migration) test the electrically conductive and corrosive nature of a flux residue after being exposed to heat and humidity. These tests are important in the electronics industry and are increasingly being used by paste and electronics manufacturers to determine the long-term reliability of flux residues.

SIR and ECM tests can be used for all types of fluxes including wave flux, solder paste, and rework flux. They are also commonly used for compatibility testing for multiple products that will be combined with different vendors’ products.

Preparation of the coupons for testing is key to obtaining the results that solder material providers have outlined. If not prepared correctly, the results will differ significantly from the paste manufacturer’s results. Contamination can come from a variety of sources and adversely affect the testing.

Knowing the procedures for SIR and ECM, the test parameters for both, and the difference between the revisions of the tests helps ensure accuracy of the results that determine if the flux residue passes or fails the testing.

Reliability of electrical or electronic soldering has always been paramount for the success of long-term market share and presence for electronics manufacturers. Process control is the key to ensuring manufacturers produce high quality and reliable products within their respective fields. In today’s environment of automation and high tech electronic controls, high reliability in electronics manufacturing is now more critical than ever before.

Automation is one approach to achieving the pinnacle of high reliability in electronics manufacturing, as repeatability and traceability are two keys to maintaining optimum process control. However, it is the responsibility of every employee to maintain and control these processes whether they are automated or manual.

In a world of trending automation and artificial intelligence in all of our surroundings, one slight miss can mean the difference in the success or failure of any electronic product. A failure in the manufacturing process could be insignificant if it is a cell phone, a play station or a television, but it can be of major consequence if it affects the electronics in the car that your family is in, the flight that your spouse is on or the technology that your military member is utilizing.

Join us for an overview of the process of automation in the soldering workplace and a discussion of what factors are just as critical for high reliability electronics regardless of whether you are working with a manual or an automated manufacturing environment.

Reliability is a continuum of performance based on product complexity and anticipated product life-span. To be successful over the long-term, hardware with demanding performance requirements (e.g., military and medical) or with long service lives (e.g., aerospace, transportation and telecom) need to be engineered from the start with a focus on reliability.

Cleaning enhances reliability, but not every product needs maximum reliability. This means cleaning becomes an important tool in the production engineer’s toolbox. Cleaning offers a simple economic trade-off: it adds manufacturing costs but can speed throughput, slash waste, minimize warranty expenses, extend product service lives or enable new capabilities. Balancing these options properly can enhance profitability.

Most companies are unaware that modern solvent cleaning systems are extremely cost-effective and environmentally benign. This section of the Reliability Workshop will focus on understanding the cost-benefit trade-offs which underpin critical cleaning. In this workshop, the Cleaning Experts from MicroCare will discuss:

Automate - focused on I40 from an automation perspective. 1. What is I40 and why is it important. Labor is a major issue facing US manufacturing. We can’t hire enough people. 2. SBD I40 organization and Journey 3. How I40 impacts operations Examples of (IIOT, Apps, Analytics, Additive, Cobots/Mobile) 4. Upskilling and what the new manufacturing environment looks like (Manufacturing jobs are High Tech jobs)

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Triple Jeopardy Electronics - Are You Game?

Speakers: Chrys Shea, Shea Engineering Services

Dr. Mark Currie, Henkel Electronics

Dr. Neil Poole, Henkel Electronics

The electronics industry is faced with challenges that often require immediate, yet long term reliable solutions. From a handheld device to a defibrillator, an automobile, or even a space station, each form factor in each of its respective markets expects robust manufacturing processes that create reliable products and sustainable solutions that match the customers’ expectations.

Implementing new, or off the shelf solutions can raise flags. Why? Lack of experience with any given technology naturally generates risk aversion, and in many cases, rightly so. To effectively adopt new solutions for high reliability applications, the strategy should be:

1) understand external forces,

2) overcome the lack of experience (that in essence have made us forget how to transition and improve and implement new technology), and

3) Implement solutions once we understand the application, while avoiding mistakes or oversights at all costs.

Triple jeopardy will seek the questions to answers on topics such as: Regulations; Whiskers; Failure Modes; Process Metrics; Compatibility; Sustainability; Inspection, Reliability; Qualifying new materials, Do’s and Don’ts, and many others, in an interactive session, where the audience understands the symptoms, and the doctors will advise on root cause solutions.....

Modern cities and municipalities are confronted with an increasing need for real-time response and advanced measures to provide a smart & safe environment and provide residents with well-being and a quality of life.

Collaboration, standards, and a risk-based approach leveraging disruptive technologies such as 5G, IoT, Analytics are becoming the future platform for launching an innovative and collaborative approach for smart connectivity, capabilitie,s and smart solutions targeting key use cases.

This presentation will address key technological concepts of disruptive technologies and applications spanning sensing & surveillance, intelligent software and services, high-speed communications networks to harmonizing multi-source systems, and AI/data analytics for key verticals. This will transform the city/municipality towards a scalable and sustainable Smart and Safe environment. Several examples and benefits will be highlighted followed by an outline for successful implementation, deployment, and adoption.

The use of x-ray inspection in the electronics industry has gained wide adoption in the past 20 years, driven mainly by the development and use of bottom terminated components (BTC). The use of ball grid arrays (BGA), for example, allowed the development of standards and guidelines that dictate the maximum void size in each ball. In consequence, x-ray machine manufacturers developed solutions that address these requirements to become an integral part of the quality assurance function of modern electronic manufacturers.

However, as new x-ray technologies are introduced – from new algorithms to new hardware – users are faced with a growing range of options to choose from. Users need a solid technical background to understand these options to make an educated decision when acquiring x-ray inspection capabilities. For example, what level of resolution is necessary for a specific application? Is an open tube or sealed source the most appropriate technology to deploy?

The goal of this presentation is to give the audience the tools needed to avoid making mistakes when acquiring x-ray inspection capabilities. Instead of focusing on the x-ray technology per se, this work starts from the application needs of the electronic industry and ties it back to the available technology offerings available in the market today. The goal is to set the record straight and clearly define critical concepts in x-ray inspection. The different x-ray modalities, 2D, 2.5D, and 3D x-ray inspection will be explained in details at the user level – no math involved. Most importantly, this presentation will cover when each modality must be utilized for a successful quality assurance program. A rich set of images and videos will be used to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of each x-ray inspection modality.

10:00am

Trade Show Opens

11:00am

"A Strategic Approach to Innovation - Yes, You Can Find Opportunities without Wasting Time or Money"

Innovation is often exciting and profitable, but it also can be expensive and distracting. Does every new idea send you and your colleagues fleeing runaway brainstorms, out-of-control costs, and unrealistic expectations? What if there was a logical, organized approach to your company’s innovation process? Not surprisingly, many successful large companies have instituted a system to manage innovation processes for the highest return. Tools include competitive intelligence, tech scouting, stage-gates and innovation pipelines. These strategic components help them avoid surprises, wasted effort, extra expenses, and erratic cash flows. The best news is that these tools can be used by any size company, even by individuals.

In this presentation, we will answer questions about these methods and systems including: How do these tools work? What are their specific benefits? Would they benefit your company and how? How would you implement some or all of these methods?

From design thinking to lean startup to agile methodologies, a number of innovation processes have become standard operating procedure for many who are building software companies. But what if your product or service involves hardware? Come learn how the latest tools and frameworks can be adapted to meet the needs of the hardware and IoT sector.

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $25 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on September 15, 2019!

* Reach a focused international audience * Generate Exposure in this highly competitive marketplace * Share New Products and concepts to the market * Enhance Relationships with existing customers and generate new leads

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $25 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on September 30th, 2019!

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $25 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on October 18, 2019!

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $25 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on October 18, 2019!

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information).

The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list.Electricity is an additional $30 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on October 15th, 2019!

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $30 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on November 8th, 2019!

Rocky Mountain Expo & Tech Forum

Backstage Tour of Mile High Stadium As a special treat, we will have a backstage tour of Mile High Stadium for 25 attendees. Registrations are limited so book early. Cost for the tour is $25 per person – a bargain for the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the Denver Broncos. Tour will run at 1:00pm.

**Parking is FREE. There will be attendants manning the parking area. Say you are with SMTA.**

Current Exhibitor List:

Companies in bold are SMTA corporate members

Exhibitors

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $25 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on Feburary 21st, 2020!

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $30 per outlet. Early registration expires on March 9h, 2020!

Medical Electronics Sponsorship and Table Top Exhibit

Sponsoring this event will provide a valuable opportunity to promote your company brand and product/service message to attendees, while supporting your business development and positioning goals. For benefits and pricing click on the link below. For more information contact SMTA, medical@smta.org or call 952-920-7682.

Include your ad in our show directory to get more exposure for your company. Full page and half page ad space is available, black and white only. The deadline to submit your ad is April 10, 2020. *If you wish to pay through our secure server please use the "Register to Sponsor or Exhibit" button above. For a printable application form, click here.

Exhibiting Information

The conference will include an exhibition area featuring 25+ tabletop displays that will be open during conference breaks plus after hours.

Exhibit benefits:

1 admission to symposium

6 ft. Draped table

Two chairs

Attendee list

Company sign

Breakfast, Lunch & Breaks

Copy of the electronic conference proceedings

Exhibit Pricing:Member: $550Non-member: $650

Exhibit Hours: May 12: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Please note that exhibit traffic will be minimal while symposium is in session. Please e-mail SMTA at medical@smta.org or +1-952-920-7682 for sponsorship or exhibitor information.

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular).(click here for membership information).

The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $25 per outlet. Please contact Steve Stiller at steve@midwestproductionllc.com for questions or for additional information.

The cost to exhibit is $375/$475 (early/regular) for corporate members. The cost to exhibit for non corporate members is $450/$550 (early/regular). The cost to exhibit includes: one 6ft draped table, two chairs, company sign, lunch, directory listing and attendee list. Electricity is an additional $30 per outlet. Early bird pricing ends on July 1, 2020!

Cancellation Policy: All exhibit fees are non-refundable. Payment can be deferred to another expo within the same year, if notification is received more than two weeks prior to the original exhibition date, after which no payment allocation will be made.